The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq:HABT) – operator of The Habit Burger Grill, a burger-centric fast casual restaurant concept – will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day and announce a minimum $200,000 donation to Share Our Strength / No Kid Hungry to help end childhood hunger in America.

The partnership between The Habit and No Kid Hungry is running nationwide at participating Habit Burger Grill locations between August 26 and September 30, 2015, and addresses the serious issue of childhood hunger in the United States where 1 in 5 children cannot count on their next meal. During the campaign guests at The Habit who donate $2 to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign from the nonprofit Share Our Strength, will receive a certificate for a free Charburger with cheese good on a future visit.

In honor of the occasion, Russell W. Bendel, Chief Executive Officer will ring the Opening Bell with executives from No Kid Hungry.

The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, handmade shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to over 120 restaurants in 12 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, and Utah. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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